People and Groups

Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

Building Hours
Unless you have a scheduled appointment, our building is currently closed until further notice.

Fall Term Building Hours:
8am-9pm

Office of Spiritual and Religious Life

Office Hours

8am to 5pm Monday through Friday
Offices in The Center for Spiritual and Religious Life are located on the second floor. Virtual and in person appointments may be scheduled.

*Appointments available*

Physical Address
739 East Alton Street
Appleton, WI 54911

Mailing Address
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton WI 54911

Phone
General (920) 832-7167 (voicemail only during building closure)
Dean & Chaplain (920) 832-6673
Associate Dean (920) 832-6947

Email
spiritual.religious.life@lawrence.edu

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Report a Concern

Use this form to report a concern about a Lawrence University student. Information will be shared with LU's Early Alert Committee for evaluation and follow-up.

The people of Lawrence are what make it unique, and the spiritual life on campus has a presence as unique as the students and staff. Staff, dialogue facilitators and student organizations work within their own faith and also build bridges among different faith practices to better understand the community around them.

Beyond campus, students can meet with a variety of spiritual leaders in the community.

Spiritual and Religious Life Staff

Make an appointment

The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life is housed within the second floor of the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, also known as Sabin House. Professional office staff includes the the Dean and Chaplain, the Associate Dean, and the Administrative Assistant/Sabin House Coordinator. We proudly employ students as assistants, specialists, and Interfaith Activators. Interfaith Activators assist the office in the facilitation and operation of a safe multifaith environment and serve as our link to students and faithbased groups. Taize' Interns plan and lead our bi-weekly Taize' services that are held at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, Memorial Presbyterian Church, and All Saints Episcopal church.

Professional Staff

Linda Morgan-Clement

Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life and Chaplain to the University

LMC - Dean of SRL

Joining Lawrence University in September 2016, Linda Morgan-Clement brings a passion for interfaith dialogue and does the daily work of encouraging the Lawrence community to embrace relationships within and in service to spirituality. As Dean and Chaplain, she provides direction in and around faith by encouraging collaborative approaches to weaving the campus community together wherever possible. Creating a brave and safe space, offering pastoral care, teaching, ministering locally, and being a stable campus touch point are just a few of the ways that Linda serves Lawrence.

Linda Morgan-Clement earned a bachelor’s degree from Carroll University, a master of divinity degree from Chicago’s McCormick Theological Seminary and a doctor of ministry degree from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Terra Winston

Associate Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life

In August of 2018 the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life rekindled a relationship with Terra Winston, an alumna of Lawrence University. As Associate Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life, Terra enhances the office by building dialogues across campus, providing spiritual care to the students, staff and faculty, and also bring a presence that strengthens the ideals of inclusivity and collaboration. Terra's unique role allows her to provide substantial focus and concentration as the liaison and adviser for campus student religious organizations, as well as those groups who are in a nesting pattern of less structured spiritual organization.

Terra's degrees include a master of religious studies degree from the University of Chicago, a master of divinity degree from the McCormick Theological Seminary and a master of theology degree from the Princeton Theological Seminary.

Karen Brennan

Administrative Assistant / Sabin House Coordinator

As a support to the Dean and Coordinator for Sabin House, Karen began her time at Lawrence in February 2017. She is a strong supporter of the many students, staff and faculty that come to the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life. Being part of the 'student life' side of the higher education community allows her to contribute to the development of a person as a whole, which is an important responsibility that each student faces. Being able to support those efforts through the lens of faith and spirituality is a gift and a privilege.

Student Employees

Audrey Dalum

SRL Specialist

I am a sophomore currently studying Religion and Psychology. I am from the great state of Wisconsin and as a true Wisconsinite, I am a Packers fan (Go Pack Go!). I love learning about different world religions and enjoy engaging in interfaith conversations. I am very excited to be working at Sabin house with such wonderful people!

Nero Grok-Gallagher

Sabin House Assistant

I am a Junior with diverse interests, friends, and attitudes.I started working for the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life after getting to know the nature of how students on campus relate to religion, and how that relates to me as a member of the campus. Reading, games, and poking fun at the world are among the ways I spend my time.

Sharon Kolo

Interfaith Activator

I am a government major here at Lawrence and currently work as an Interfaith Activator for SRL. On campus I volunteer for PAW and also work as an LU reading partner when I'm not in Sabin House! I'm originally from Florida but my family now lives in New London, Wisconsin. I love reading and learning about history, and I'm excited to continue to grow with others through my work at Sabin House!

If you are interested in becoming a student employee in the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, please visit Handshake via the Lawrence Link.

Student Organizations

A large part of the Lawrence experience includes being involved beyond the classroom, and student religious organizations are no exception. Support, collaboration and multifaith discussions bring the campus to a greater understanding of what spirituality can mean, and the many ways it can be experienced.

	Student Leader	Advisor	Regular Meetings	Term	Day
Hillel	Leila Raymond	Terra Winston	Sabin House & Various Locations	Fall 2020	TBD
Lawrence Christian Fellowship		Alan Parks	Warch Center & Various Locations	Fall 2020	TBD
Lawrence University Pagan Society (LUPS)		Terra Winston	Sabin House	Fall 2020	TBD
Latter Day Saints (startup status)		Terra Winston	Sabin House	Fall 2020	TBD
Taize'	Fellow/Student Coordinator	Linda Morgan-Clement	Sabin House, MPC, All Saints Episcopal	Fall 2020	TBD

Spiritual Journeys - In their Own Words

You are invited to take in this collection of conversations and interviews where Lawrentians tell the stories of their own spiritual journey at Lawrence University. Our hope is that this collection will serve as a catalyst for your awareness and engagement around the spiritual elements of our diverse identities.

Up Clothes and Personal - Faithful Retellings

Faithful Retellings is a spiritual outgrowth created by student employee Katie Mueller. In her passion and connection to matters of style, she combined her faith and the faith stories of others and shares their unique perspectives via her blog and also through The Lawrentian.

Ora Raymond in red sweater with twinkle lights overhead — Ora Raymond

Gabriel Baker in blue sweatshirt and ball cap — Gabriel Baker

Mirriam Forrester with night time background — Miriam Forrester

Kelsey Kaufman

Spiritual Lives at Lawrence

The Spiritual Lives at Lawrence vlog series is a collection of conversations with diverse persons from across campus in 2017 and early 2018. The Dean along with student filmographer, John Newhall, and other campus interviewers asked our conversation partners to talk about their spiritual and religious lives and how they impact their engagement with the Lawrence University Campus Community.

Tamanna Akram

Class of 2018

Islam

Kanyon Beringer

Class of 2021

Unitarian Universalism

Mark Burstein

Lawrence University President

Judaism

Aislynn Friederichs

Class of 2018

Christianity

Leila Pertl

Instructor of Music, Lawrence University
Performing Arts Director, Appleton Public Montessori
Harp Instructor, Lawrence Academy of Music
Music Education Curator, Mile of Music

Humanism

Mimi Padilla

Class of 2020

Agnostic

Julian Cohen

Class of 2019

Judaism

Eilene Hoft-March

Milwaukee-Downer College and College Endowment Association Professorship of Liberal Studies and Professor of French

Christianity

Keyla Higa

Class of 2020

Islam

Gabi Makuk

Class of 2017

Christianity

John Newhall

Class of 2019

Unitarian Universalism

Jasper Olsen

Class of 2019

Baha’i

Momin Panhwar

Class of 2021

Islam

Alan Parks

Professor of Mathematics

Christianity

Brian Pertl

Dean of the Conservatory of Music

Humanism

Jenna Stone

Executive Director of Budget and Planning

Wiccan

Kathy Privatt

James G. and Ethel M. Barber Professor of Theatre and Drama and Associate Professor of Theatre Arts

Christianity

Martyn Smith

Associate Professor of Religious Studies

Lifism

Timothy X. Troy

J. Thomas and Julie E. Hurvis Professor of Theatre and Drama and Professor of Theatre Arts

Christianity

Andrew Mast

Kimberly-Clark Professor of Music & Director of Bands

Unitarian Universalist

EXPLOREsophoMORE

EXPLOREsophoMORE is dedicated to enriching the second year student experience.

Sophomores are at a unique phase in their academic, social, and spiritual development. Lawrence is dedicated to guiding students through each phase of development to encourage a well prepared and collaborative campus. By working with the dean of the sophomore class and other mentors, Lawrence brings a supportive and collaborative framework that encourages sophomores to be purposeful, balanced, and fulfilled.